I Was Overwhelmed By Motherhood, Pregnancy And Full-Time Work

When we first connected I was feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of juggling motherhood, pregnancy and full-time work. I wanted to find the tools to help me to cope with these competing demands and to find my inner calm.

So many of Lavinia’s Instagram posts resonated with the stress I was feeling and helped me to realise that support is available if you are open to it.

I had done 6 months of counselling previously but never coached with anyone so prior to starting, my expectations were relatively low. I also felt really apprehensive because I typically find it difficult to talk openly about my feelings.

By the end of our first session, however, I felt comfort knowing that Lavinia would be at the end of the phone/email for me during an extended period. I also knew that I had made a commitment to the process and that I needed to be accountable to the process!

Since the end of our coaching series, I feel more confident both articulating my feelings with my partner in an honest way and in asking for help.

But the biggest change I’ve witnessed in myself was through inner parenting. Now, when I feel panicked or out of control I talk to my inner child and it provides comfort that I did not know was available. I’ve also learnt just how cathartic journaling is!

I thought that the series was good value - I am so grateful to Lavinia for her time and passion - and the 24/7 online access to her was helpful.

It enabled thought processes to evolve (which would not have been the case if discussions re insights were limited purely to “live” sessions) - I don’t think I used it as much as I could/should have!

~ Susan Fitzgibbons, legal counsel & mother, Singapore